Memorial and Bath hospital notes and visits
Bernard Comeau, recently losing two fingers on a planet mill job, is a Memorial hospital patient. Sarah Jewett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Allie Jewett of Winship Street, is at Bath Memorial hospital after an appendectomy. Natalie Hagan, a New England Baptist student, has been staying with her parents Miles and Mrs Hagan at Cobbroad. Mr and Mrs Lenaney of Russell Street return from a Bangor weekend. Butterfields of High Street and Andrew Butterfield of Washington Street return from Flushing Long Island with the Coombs family. Mrs Butterfield accompanied them. Coombs is formerly Elizabeth Butterfield of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Comeau
Frank Allegrin
Memorial Hospital
Sarah Jewett
Allie Jewett
Winship Street
Bath Memorial Hospital
Natalie Hagan
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston
Miles B. Hagan
Cobbroad
Henry S. Delaney
Russell Street
Bangor
Edward Butterfield
High Street
Andrew Butterfield
Washington Street
Flushing
L. 1
N. Y
Albert Coombs
Mrs. Coombs
Bath
Elizabeth Butterfield
Dangerous to Dogs Vitamin A dangers warned by veterinary association
The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association cautions against giving dogs excessive vitamin A. Puppy experiments show doses far above normal needs cause weight loss poor appetite and other adverse changes. The warning aims to prevent owners from assuming extra vitamin A improves health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Turquoise Color Scheme in Interior Design Advice
A room with well-proportioned woodwork and properly placed windows and doors becomes attractive when walls are off-white and woodwork painted turquoise blue. Dark brown pairs with turquoise, and burnt orange and copper tones serve as accents in fabrics and accessories.
Dry Nylon Drying Tips
Nylon fabrics dry well when hung wet and smoothed, without iron aid. Gently squeezing out water speeds drying, but hanging dripping wet is acceptable.
Phippsburg Boys Help Clean Hyde Memorial Home Grounds
A group of Phippsburg boys spent Monday raking lawns and tidying the Hyde Memorial Home for Crippled Children in Bath. They traveled by station wagon, worked with rakes, enjoyed a picnic lunch on the island, then returned to continue cleanup until about four. City officials and residents praised their effort and the look of the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phippsburg
Hyde Memorial
Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children, Inc
Earl B. Perkins
Explosion destroys sedan on Small Point road
A light sedan owned by George Jones of Phippsburg was destroyed by fire Wednesday of last week when an explosion from the gas tank and engine base spread to nearby woods. Fire crews led by Fire Chief Thomas L. Totman fought the blaze but could not save the car. Jones escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Phippsburg
Small Point
Sam Dayhill
Parker Head
Thomas L. Totman
Norman E. Markham
John McCourt
Jones
Hog Owners Must Exit Hog Business To End Swine Dysentery
Dr. L. P. Doyle of Purdue told the American Veterinary Medical Association that outbreaks of swine dysentery require drastic steps. Careful nursing, feeding, strict sanitation, and isolation are essential as drugs are unreliable. Carriers after recovery force producers to cull infected hogs and disinfect facilities before rebuilding. Vibrio coli is implicated. weather patterns do not explain fluctuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Doyle
Purdue University
American Veterinary Medical Association
Doyle
Purdue
Coffee trade balances export and import at high levels
Coffee world exports total about 29 million bags annually while imports exceed 30 million bags in consumption. Prewar production ran around 35 million bags with demand near 28 million. The prewar surplus, worsened by wartime shipping limits, led Brazil the main producer to curb new plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Cup of Happiness Inspires Famous Writers
Balzac credited coffee with fueling his writing and ideas arriving like an army when one drinks coffee. William Dean Howells also praised the cup, saying it makes you recall all the pleasant things that ever happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balzac
William Dean Howells
Lumber for Home From 16 Acres Grows Enough Wood
An average year yields enough lumber from sixteen acres of young Oregon Washington forest to build a modern five room all wood home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
River traffic and seaside visits noted in Bath area
Collier Berwindglen moved coal upriver to Kennebec Wharf in Bath Friday. A houseboat barge traveled to Indian Point with draggers fishing offshore. A three to four day old seal was found on South beach Sunday and is being cared for at Spinneys. Dozens of locals and visitors from Stoneham, Worcester, Worcester, and Boston joined weekend stays and social visits at cottages along the Kennebec. Several residents from Bath and nearby towns, plus Coast Guardsman transfers and family guests, are listed as weekend companions and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwindglen
Kennebec
F. Leslie Sisson
Stoneham
Mass
Earle B. Perkins
Cranberry Point
W. R. Wallace
Chester
S. C
Wallace
Boston
General Federation of Women's Clubs
South Carolina
David Leon
Rachel Getchell
Woolwich
Stanley W. Hyde
Yarmouth
Nancy
Ledgewood
John H. Beebe
Durwood
Gretchen Beebe
John Beebe
Mildred Claussen
Wakefield
Kenneth Chubbuck
Nancy Welch
Roby Welch
Providence
R. I
John B. Curran
Charlotte Curran
Claude Bonesteel
Troy
N. Y
John McCarty
John
Ann
Cape Cottage
Ralph Small
Burt S. Osgood, Jr
Bath
Sea Acres
Coast
Coast Guard
Yakutat
David Moron
Seguin
Moron
Hiram Stevens
Walter Snipe
Marguerite McNulty
Coxs Head and Area Social and Road Work Updates
N E Tel and Tel crews repair poles on Coxs Head road while Farm Bureau notes a June meeting topic Rug Making. Dromore Grange hall attendees heard Miss Barton on Values in Quick Meals and presented a wedding basket. Local residents visit relatives and attend events in East Lynn Stoneham Woolwich and Vassalboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Tel & Tel Co
Bath
Cox
Farm Bureau
Dromore Grange Hall
Bery Barton
Dromore
Miss Barton
Anna Harrington
Alice Lowell
Gladys Dozois
Cox's Head
Edith Perkins
Clare Goodwin
Julia Dozois
New Automatic Parking Meters Placed in Business District
Five automatic meters from Dual Parking Meter Co. replace manual units on Front Street from Hallet’s Drug Store to Senter’s Inc. They require only a penny or nickel and record up to 12 minutes per coin. Police can determine if time expired or if a meter has run long, via an auxiliary pointer hand. City may replace worn meters if this system proves satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Street
Hallet's Drug Store
Senter's Inc
Dual Parking Meter Co
Dayton
Ralph F. Mittendorf
Richard H Gross named junior councilor at State Y Camp
Richard H Gross of Bath is appointed junior councilor for the State Y M C A Camp at Winthrop with duties starting July 1. The appointment was confirmed by Norman J Temple during a Bath Y event. Gross has led in Y M C A activities and coached basketball and baseball locally, and has served as a senior councilor for three years at the Y Day Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Gross
Bath
Winthrop
Norman J. Temple
State ‘Y
Association
Y.M.C. A
Small Town Social Notes Echo Weekend Visits
Niece Miss Mary Ellen Woodward of Sudbury Massachusetts studied there. Mr and Mrs Ralph Seckins of Bath spent the weekend at their cottage. Mrs Sarah Wilbur returned to her summer home after wintering in Portland. Mr and Mrs Vernon Philbrook of Matinicus joined her. Mr and Mrs Willis Nelson of Waltham Massachusetts were weekend guests of Mrs Wilbur Frederick and Edward P. Thomas. Richard S. Dozois attended the Firemen's meeting at the Center Sunday night. Mrs Nancy Thomas of Bath last week visited her sister Mrs Sadie Carson. Mr and Mrs Edwin Hill visited Mr and Mrs Fred French in Kingfield and Mr and Mrs Aaron Batchelder in Stratton Friday. Carl Batchelder returned with Vienne Schurcday for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
State Highway Commission
Center
Ashdale
Sebasco Estates
Herbert Lemont
Judge Kenyon
Harold Cushman
Sebasco Road
Sebasco Lodge
Bodwell Grange
Winneganee P. T. A
Rock Gardens Inn
George Jones
Sam Day Hill
Center Church
Raymond McIntire
John G. Morse, Jr
Topsham
Bessie Sprague
Bath Memorial Hospital
James Gray
Waldoboro
William Gilman
Charles V. Minott
Eastland
Portland
Arthur Wallace
Sebasco
Gordon Alden
Glen and
Leigh
E. P. Bowen
Leeds
Albert Cook
Raymond Wyman
Charles Fiske
New York
Cold Spring Farm
Stanwood Gilman
Mary Ellen Woodward
Sudbury
Mies
Ralph Seckins
Bath
Sarah Wilbur
Vernon Philbrook
Matinicus
Willis Nelson
Waltham
Mass
Wilbur Frederick
Edward P. Thomas
Richard S. Dozois
Nancy Thomas
Sadie Carson
Edwin Hill
Fred French
Kingfield
Aaron Batchelder
Stratton
Carl Batchelder
Vienne Schurcday
Parker Head Sunday School and PTA News
Parker Head community notes report the Sunday school gathering with 24 present and a four day Memorial Day weekend. Parker Head P T A elected new officers Mrs Earl Hamel president Mrs Eugene Ross vice president Mrs W H Wyman secretary and Mrs Charles Blaisdell treasurer. Plans include a Summer sale vestry tables and other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Earl Hamel
Eugene Ross
W. H. Wyman
Charles Blaisdell
Leslie Darling
Bert Nisbet
J. D. Libby
Marcia Knights
Bernard Wyman
Harold Barkalow
F. A. Libby
Elizabeth Wyman
Ramon Hamel
Herbert Doughty
Mrs Clara Oliver Completes Duties At Spencer Nursing Home
Mrs Clara Oliver completes duties at Spencer Nursing Home Clearwater and is honored at two dinner parties by Mrs Ellen Hodgson of Montreal and Mrs Elizabeth Watkins of Farmville. Guests include Mrs Gertrude Doe and Mrs Esther Burnett, with plans for Oliver, her daughter Carolyn Day, and family to depart June 3 for Maine. Tamara Day is cast Cinderella for next week’s play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Oliver
Spencer Nursing Home
Clearwater
Oliver
Ellen Hodgson
Montreal
North Osceola Avenue
Elizabeth Watkins
Farmville
Wildwood Way
Belleair
Gertrude Doe
Lexington
Mass
Esther Burnett
Evelyn Day
Carolyn Day
Lucinda
A. J. Baggett
Rolling Fork
Indian Rocks Beach
Stewart Day
West Bath Grange Memorial Night With Patriotic Program
West Bath Grange staged a patriotic program featuring songs a poem on Patriotic Songs of America by Mrs. William Armstrong a Memorial Day roll call and a penny march won by Edmund Arsenault A tableau by Mrs Thelma Sylvester a reading by Mrs Sylvester and a closing thought by Mrs Florence McCall were presented Next week plans a memorial service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Grange
William Armstrong
Beverly Coombs
Laforest Coombs
Donald Coombs
Edmund Arsenault
Thelma Sylvester
May Not Reopen Center Street School When Fall Comes
Bath Maine Superintendent Loring Addison said it may not be necessary to reopen Center Street School in the fall. A recent enrollment survey shows potential room reductions. the South Street pre primary room could be eliminated with five pre primary rooms handling over 200 preschoolers. Transportation will move 14 registered South Street children to other schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
Loring R Addison
Huse Memorial
Addison
Bath
South Street
Woolwich Dedicates WWII Hero Tablet With Civic Leaders
A Woolwich dedication for a World War II hero featured a Bath Veterans of Foreign Wars unit and Boy Scout Troop No. 93. The event opened with flag raising, the National Anthem, and a dedicatory address by Rev. Laforest E. Hodgkins, followed by prayers and a closing song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Veterans of Foreign Wars
Woolwich
Clarence Tanner
Frank Walker
Laforest E. Hodgkins
Central Congregational Church
Bath
Singing of America
John Anderson
Nequasset Congregational Church
Edward Reed
Harold Shaw
Roberta Hathorne
Richard McElman
Ivory Strout
Bath Fair Skies For Holiday Parade Memorial
Bath held a World War II memorial ceremony at the Bath Water District office and hosted a parade led by parade marshal El mer Moore. Participants included Bath police platoon, wreath bearers, Morse High School band, Bath National Guard, veterans groups, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Salvation Army volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Water District
Navy
Elmer Moore
Bath Police
Morse High School
Bath National Guard
United Spanish War Veterans
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
American Legion
Navy Club of America
Boy Scouts
Sons of Union
Salvation Army Sunbeam Girls
Bath Sea Scouts
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hippopotamus Diet and Appearance Noted in East Africa
A description of the average adult hippopotamus in East Africa noting a weight around 5,000 pounds and nightly foraging of about 400 pounds of grass and shoots. It also describes fibrous tufts on the head, neck, and tail and the detached fibers resembling brownish leeks in origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Africa
Hybrid sugarbeet variety raises sugar per area in tests
A hybrid sugarbeet variety raised sugar per area by 15 percent in trials. Researchers report higher yield efficiency and promising results for larger scale evaluation across growing regions.
Bay Point Social Notes Include Visitors and Trips
Bay Point and Augusta residents shared a weekend of visits and travel with relatives and friends. Augusta’s D G Campbell called on Bay Point acquaintances while Gardiner Bath Bath Bath hosted several business visitors and social callers. Chicago and Lewiston were mentioned as travel links for extended family.
Salvation Army Directors Meeting Held at Water Street Hall
The Salvation Army Board met at the Army hall on Water street Friday evening at 6 30 pm with Mrs Fred E Dean Sr Mrs R A Klimoff Edward W Bridgham Daniel Williams Lewis E Prentiss Rev Louis A Dole Charles B Doyle Selwyn H Towne and Edward D True among attendees Dinner was served under Mrs Clinton Flemming supervision The chair Mr Bridgham opened at 7 30 pm with reports from Williams which were approved Mrs Klimoff joined the Church Women Council The board outlined the coming June 1 to July 24 fundraising drive with a $6000 goal Chairman of the drive Edward True Selwyn Towne publicity Charles Doyle Lewis Prentiss and Mrs R A Klimoff named for various duties The next meeting is July 7 at the Army hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
The
Salvation Army
Army Hall
Water Street
Fred E. Dean, Sr
R. A. Klimoff
Edward W. Bridgham
Daniel Williams
Lewis E. Prentiss
Louis A. Dole
Charles B. Doyle
Selwyn H. Towne
Edward D. True
Clinton Flemming
Bridgham
Williams
Klimoff
Church Women's Council
Doyle
Edward True
Selwyn Towne
Charles Doyle
Lewis Prentiss
Morse High Student Joseph Jenec Jr Found Safe
Joseph Jenec Jr a Morse High freshman and son of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Jenec of 109 Middle Street was found this morning at nine drenched and on his way toward Robinhood after missing since 3 30 Tuesday He spent the night in woods three miles off Georgetown road with his dog Flip A search by his father Howard Elliott and others ended with his discovery on the Robinhood road near a lean to he built He suffered only fatigue and exposure and was not seriously harmed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jenec, Jr
Joseph E. Jenec
Middle Street
Morse High School
Robinhood
Jenee
Flip
Georgetown
Howard Elliott
Charles Shaw
Thomas Elliot
Richard Johnson
Lloyd Perry
Mr. Jenec
Loring D. Small
Charles W Messenger
Young Jenec
Big Pollock Arrival Near Reed State Park Noted
Fishermen reported large schools of big pollock near shore in several areas. At Reid State Park near the canal mouth and near Griffiths Head, Alonzo Thibodeau of Georgetown caught several hundred pounds of big pollock Sunday morning using jig lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid State Park
Canal
Griffith's Head
Alonzo Thibodeau
Georgetown
Float Bridge Span Assembly At Bath Iron Works
A 300 foot steel bridge span is being assembled on a barge at Bath Iron Works docks. The barge will be floated between Sasanoa River piers and the middle span raised into place. Electric welding gear must be properly grounded for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works, Inc
Sasanoa River
Bath Beautification Project Adds Flower Baskets Around City
Bath Garden club advances its beautification effort by hanging large green baskets filled with red geraniums and ivy on city utility poles. baskets placed at City Hall Bath National Bank Bath Trust Co Small's and Parry's Service Stations J J Newberry's corner and at Carlton bridge and Vine street approaches. Community support comes from Bath Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Dr Earle Wade Lawrence Small Francis Parry Bath Trust Co and Bath National Bank. Fire department and bridge staff will water and maintain the baskets with Harold Sonia overseeing bridge baskets. Inner Wheel donates a bed of zinnias and petunias for Memorial Hospital in memory of Carrie Moulton Newell. Proceeds from a hobby show fund three large beds to line Leeman Highway with care by Melvin Henderson Kennebec Greenhouses. West Bath may receive a large bed at Witch Spring pending reaction to project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Garden Club
Bath
City Hall
Bath National Bank
Bath Trust Co
Small
Parry's
J. J. Newberry
Woolwich
Carlton Bridge
Vine Street
Garden Club
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Earle Wade
Lawrence Small
Francis Parry
The
Ralph F. Mittendorf
Harold Sonia
Carlton
Sonia
Mittendorf
Fire Department
Bridge Department
Zinnias and
Petunias
G. Thomas Murphy
West Bath
Witch Spring
Indian Guide Lads Have An Outing At Cloverdale Farm
The Y M C A Indian Guides outing at Cloverdale Farm West Bath featured boating on New Meadows river and fun games for boys ages 8 to 12. Transportation was by Richard Young. boats by William Hennessey. meals provided by families. The group will meet again next Saturday at nine o'clock for another program with calls for local boys to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Indian Guides
Cloverdale Farm
West Bath
Indian Guides
Richard Young
William Hennessey
New Meadows River
Roy Stuart
John Remick
Earl Parson
Willard Sprague
Richard Lutz
Harry Young
Billy Russell
Richard King
Richard Coombs
Errol Snipe
Marshall Libby
Billy Strube
Billy Hennessey
Eddie Estes
Public baked bean supper aids cemetery fund
A public baked bean supper will be held Saturday evening at the Good Will club hosted by the Good Will club and the Riverside Cemetery association. Proceeds go to the new north section of the cemetery. Committees include Mrs Costello P Hall Mrs Edward V Reed Mrs Nelson Rice for the Good Will club and Mrs Ossiam Dodge Miss Marcia Stinson Mrs Mason Carter and Mrs Frank Walker for the Cemetery association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Riverside Cemetery Association
New North
Costello P. Hall
Edward V. Reed
Nelson Rice
Cemetery Association
Ossiam Dodge
Marcia Stinson
Mason Carter
Frank Walker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phippsburg Boys
Hyde Memorial Home
George Buchanan
Phippsburg Center
Ernest Shepard
Inez Puffer
Fairfield
Chester Puffer
Roberta Puffer
Columbia
Frank Shaw
Charles Congdon
Needham
Riverside
Lightkeeper
Edgar Wallace
Herbert Sprague
Candy's Harbor
Lester Savoie
Irvile Mank
Norman Markham
Kennegec Kottages
C. Harry Hannaford
East Lynn
Arthur L. Percy
Ralph Sorenson
Arthur Haley
Harold R. Shaw
We Hes Mrs. Stanton C. Dozois
Joyce
Oak Grove Seminary
Vassalboro
Robert Owen
Dozois
Dick” Is
Emerton C. Gross
Denny Road
Leston Harrington
Winnegance
Donald Logan
Donald, Jr
Ralph Crocker
Turner McCarty
Waban
John Leach
Frank Percy
Brooklyn
Walter McCarty
Ottawa
Can
Ethel McElroy
Elmer Allard
Walter Cushing
Florence Rollins
William Schreiter
Cathance
W. E. Hallett
Raymond Smith
Strong
Dean Farnham
Eugene
Laurence Hoyt
West Baldwin
Denise Elaine
H. D. Mank
Denise
Dana
Hoyt
Arthur Bergeron
Leslie Logan
William Hodgkins
East Boston
James Ross
Seguinland
D. G
Campbell
Augusta
Bay Point
William Adams
Louisa Howard
Carl Delano
Gardiner
Nina Cummings
Ees Mains
Bath Friay
L. M. Spinney
Sumner Mains
Ralph Wright, Jr
Chicago
Inlaw
E. Wright
Jean Reed
Rideout
H. M. Powers
Catherine
Harry Stone
Eleanor McCue
Lewiston
Fred P. Taylor
Dickie
Auburn
Harry Knight
Frederick Moffatt
Moffatt
Carroll Deering
Wright
Addie Stevens
Five Islands
Salvation Army Directors’ Meeting
Morse High
Georgetown Woods
Big Pollock
Indian Guide
New Meadows River Shore
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